HomeMy WebLinkAboutSCAgenda_2024_11_13Sustainability Council
City of Brookings
Meeting Agenda
Brookings City & County
Government Center
520 3rd St., Suite 230
Brookings, SD 57006
Phone: (605) 692-6281
Fax: (605) 692-6907
Brookings City & County Government Center
520 3rd St., Room 300
4:00 PMWednesday, November 13, 2024
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of the Minutes
4. Open Forum
At this time, any member of the public may request time on the agenda for an item not
listed. Items are typically scheduled for the end of the meeting; however, very brief
announcements or invitations will be allowed at this time.
5. City Update
6. Food Forest Update
7. Bylaws Discussion
8. Discussion & Action on Mission Statement Update
Proposed Language: To champion sustainability in the heart of Brookings, our council
unites volunteers, businesses, and residents. We're committed to creating a resilient and
ecologically-conscious community, fostering environmental, social, and economic
well-being. Through education, innovation, and collaborative action, we strive for a
greener, healthier, and more equitable future. Join us in building a legacy of
sustainability that reflects our pride in the City of Brookings and inspires communities far
beyond.
9. 2024/2025 Strategic Plan - Accomplished/Future Objectives
10. 2024/2025 Budget Discussion
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11. 2025 Positions & Chair Vote
12. Updates/Reports from Subcommittees
a. Education & Outreach
b. Climate
c. Waste
d. Energy
e. Local Foods
f. Temporary: No Mow May
Update
g. Temporary: Bee City
Update
13. Updates from Liaisons
a. Parks and Recreation Board
b. Planning Commission
c. Historic Preservation
d. Local Emergency Planning Commission
e. BATA
14. Call for Future Agenda Items
a. December meeting planning
15. Adjourn
Sustainability Council Members: Bruce Pengra, Cynthia Kunkel, Kyle Jamison, Louis Hesler, Albert Patin, Samuel
Krueger, Anthony Shanks, Robin Buterbaugh, VACANT, Emily Abele, Kiley Rath, and SDSU Student
Representative Valentyna Stopul. City Staff: Samantha Beckman, Assistant to the City Manager.
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Assisted Listening Systems (ALS) are available upon request by contacting (605) 692-6281. If you require
additional assistance, alternative formats, and/or accessible locations consistent with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, please contact Casey Bell, City ADA Coordinator and Human Resources Director, at (605)
692-6281 at least three working days prior to the meeting.
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